Wayne State University

09/03/2026

Wayne State is taking the stage at the 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival to celebrate music that moves the soul. The world's largest free jazz festival will also coincide with the grand opening of Dee Dee Bridgewater's Jazz Club on Wayne State's campus, named after the Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist.

See the full schedule of when WSU's faculty, students and alumni will be featured:

Dee Dee Bridgewater's Jazz Club grand opening, Wayne State University's Dept. of Music swings into '26 Detroit Jazz Festival August 24, 2026 Wayne State University Jazz Warriors Big Band, under the direction of Professor Vincent Chandler, returns to Har...

09/02/2026

“Final year of grad school here I come!😊”

📸: Amanda Lemke

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09/01/2026

We just made history!

This fall, we are celebrating our largest first-year class in Wayne State University's history. Approximately 7,000 new Warriors joined our student body and more than half are first-generation college students. This achievement highlights our role as an engine for social mobility and opportunity.

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Wayne State University welcomes the largest group of first-year students in its 158-year history this fall.

08/31/2026

Warrior Strong fuels bright futures, turns potential into progress and shows up ready to perform.

The first day of classes is a reminder to carry our shield, tap into our mission and inspire others around us. Let's make this semester count, Warriors!

08/31/2026

Convocation and FestiFall are all about celebrating new beginnings by welcoming the Class of 2030, catching up with friends after the summer, and getting ready to connect, build, and grow to new heights.

Our hearts are full seeing all the new and returning faces. We are excited for a great academic year! 🔰

08/29/2026

Keast Commons is back and better than ever 💚💛 The newly renovated area is a space for Warriors to collaborate, connect with friends or get fresh air between classes.

Campus enhancement projects like this play a key role in supporting student well-being and building a strong campus community for generations to come.

Stop by to see for yourself on your next visit to campus!

08/28/2026

“Semester prep is everywhere on campus!”

📸: Joe Torok

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08/28/2026

Let's go Warriors! First game ever, first win! 🔰⚽️

MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Wayne State University women's soccer program played its first match in program history on Thursday afternoon at Northwood University, a squad which has qualified for the NCAA Tournament twice in the last three years (2023 and 2025). The Warriors scored twice in the second half...

08/26/2026

New 🔑. New era. Detroit address. 🌆 Moving on campus is a true community effort! Drop a 💛💚 if you or a Warrior you know is moving in this week!

08/23/2026

“Dr. Donulaé T. Knuckles uploading…final PhD Defense in October & Graduation in December!”

📸: Donulaé T. Knuckles

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